Appleton Museum Current Exhibition

July 5, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Artistic Legacy : The Story of Arthur I. Appleton
Ever wondered where the Appleton Museum of Art got its name, or how the museum found a home in Ocala? Stroll through the history of the Appleton Family and the museum to learn all about Marion County's cultural gem.

September 26, 2023 - January 7, 2024
Florida Flair : Works from the Ina Gotler-Colen and Gladys Shafran Kashdin Endowed Acquisitions Fund for Florida Artists
A selection of works from the permanent collection from the Ina Gotler-Colen and Gladys Shafran Kashdin Endowed Acquisitions Fund for Florida Artists.

October 14, 2023 - January 14, 2024
Skylines to Hemlines : Art Deco Design from the Permanent Collection
Curated and displayed for the first time ever from the Appleton’s impressive permanent collection of Art Deco objects, "Skylines to Hemlines" presents more than 150 objects that offer an introductory overview to early 20th century fine and decorative arts, architecture, design, fashion, jewelry and more created in the interwar period.

July 1, 2023 - January 28, 2024
The Unscene South : Charles Eady Revisits History
A little-known population of Blacks lived free in the United States, long before Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery. Through Charles Eady's paintings, "The Unscene South" shares evidence and details of their existence, and presents opportunities to view the realities of their daily lives, seeking to eliminate many misconceptions about Blacks and the South.

July 1, 2023 - January 28, 2024
Caught Up in History and Captured on Film : Randy Batista’s Photographs of Florida and Cuba
On display in the Balcony Gallery for Florida Artists, this solo exhibition highlights the Gainesville-based artist's journeys through his lenses following graduation from the University of Florida.